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What to see in Cambridge ?
20 places curated by Hozy - landmarks, nature, hidden restaurants and activities.
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Landmarks & heritage (8)
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SARound Church (Holy Sepulchre)
Landmark
One of only four Norman round churches still standing in England, dating from 1130. Often overlooked by hurried tourists, it is nonetheless one of the city's oldest monuments.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAThe Eagle Pub
Landmark
Sixteenth-century pub where Watson and Crick announced the discovery of DNA's structure in 1953. The RAF Room's ceiling, covered in Second World War pilot signatures, is utterly captivating.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAKing's College Chapel
Landmark
A masterpiece of 15th-century Perpendicular Gothic architecture, its fan vaults rank among the finest in England. Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds and experience the striking light filtering through the stained glass.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAWren Library
Landmark
Christopher Wren's Baroque library houses manuscripts by Newton and Milne. The interior is open to visitors on select afternoons—a rare privilege.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SABridge of Sighs (St John's College)
Landmark
Neo-Gothic covered bridge from 1831 spanning the Cam, inspired by its Venetian namesake. An iconic sight from the Kitchen Bridge, particularly sublime at dusk when lights dance across the water.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SATrinity College Great Court
Landmark
England's largest university courtyard, immortalised in the film Chariots of Fire. The apple tree descended from Isaac Newton's original stands in the Fellows' Garden.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAMathematical Bridge
Landmark
This wooden bridge at Queens' College, built in 1749, is surrounded by legends about its construction without bolts. The view from the riverbank is a living Cambridge postcard.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SACorpus Christi College
Landmark
The only college founded by Cambridge townspeople, established in 1352, it houses the Parker Library with the oldest surviving Old English manuscripts. The Old Court is the best-preserved medieval courtyard in the city.Nature & parks (6)
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAJesus Green Lido
Nature
Open-air lido of 90 metres dating from 1923, the longest in Europe. Open May to September, it's where locals congregate on those rare sunny English days.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAThe Backs
Nature
The rear gardens of the colleges lining the Cam offer one of the world's most picturesque university vistas. Explore on foot or by punt to see Trinity, Clare and King's at their best.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAMidsummer Common
Nature
Large open space beside the Cam where locals picnic and play cricket. An authentic hub away from the tourist trail, with fine views of the college spires.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SACambridge University Botanic Garden
Nature
Forty hectares of botanical gardens founded in 1831 by John Stevens Henslow, Darwin's mentor. Perfect for a green escape from the town centre crowds, it's beautiful in every season.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAGrantchester Meadows
Nature
Meadows lining the Cam towards the village of Grantchester, a favourite walk for students for centuries. Rupert Brooke and Virginia Woolf strolled here — an hour's walk from the centre.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAParker's Piece
Nature
Vast grassy expanse in the city centre where the modern rules of football are said to have been codified in 1848. Still buzzing with impromptu matches, ideal for observing Cambridge life unfold.Activities (5)
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SACambridge Market Square
Activity
Daily market at the heart of town since medieval times, ringed by the Guildhall and Great St Mary's. Saturday mornings see it truly come alive with local producers and artisans.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAFitzwilliam Museum
Activity
One of the world's finest university museums, with collections spanning Ancient Egypt to the Impressionists. Admission is free, and it's popular with locals on Sunday mornings.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SASedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Activity
One of the world's oldest geological museums, housing fossils dating back 500 million years. Often overlooked in favour of the Fitzwilliam, it's nonetheless free and utterly fascinating.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAKettle's Yard
Activity
The former home of Tate curator Jim Ede, now transformed into a living art gallery. Modern art mingles with everyday objects in a unique domestic atmosphere—a genuine local gem.
Wikipedia (en) - CC BY-SAPunting on the Cam (Scudamore's)
Activity
Hire a punt to glide beneath the college bridges — an essential Cambridge experience. Scudamore's is the historic operator since 1910 — opt for self-hire over guided tours.